Litigation & Dispute Resolution Solicitors in Ireland
Orpen Franks Solicitors LLP has an established and highly regarded Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department.
We know disputes can be stressful. If they involve personal, employment, or business matters. Our expert litigation and dispute resolution team is dedicated to providing practical solutions. We ensure that your rights are protected and that matters are resolved efficiently.
We pride ourselves on being proactive and sensitive to our clients’ personal and commercial interests and endeavour to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.
Our practice areas include:
- Commercial Litigation
- Personal Injuries*
- Employment Law
- Arbitration and Mediation
- Partnership/Shareholder Disputes
- Injunctions
- Breach of Contract and Product Liability
- Defamation and Libel
- Litigation arising from Liquidations and Receiverships
- Licensing Applications
- Debt Recovery
- Patent and Copyright disputes, Trade Mark Litigation, Passing Off claims and Copyright Infringements
- Insurance disputes
We specialize in arbitration, mediation, commercial litigation and dispute resolution. We help clients achieve the best outcomes while protecting their interests.
*In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.
Why Choose Orpen Franks for Dublin Dispute Resolution Centre?
With 200+ years of experience in litigation & dispute resolution, Orpen Franks offers personalised advice and representation to clients across Ireland. We handle both business and personal disputes, providing support from start to finish. Our services include:
- Arbitration and Mediation: We are experts in alternative dispute resolution, helping to reach fair agreements without going to court.
- Commercial Litigation Department: We assist businesses in protecting their interests and resolving disputes through arbitration or litigation.
- Shareholder Disputes: If you’re dealing with a shareholder dispute, our team can guide you through the legal process for the best outcome.
- Defamation and Libel: We protect your reputation by handling defamation and libel cases, ensuring your rights are protected.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution FAQ’s
Litigation and dispute resolution refers to the process of resolving legal disputes through legal proceedings—typically in court—or via alternative dispute mechanisms such as mediation, arbitration, and negotiation. Orpen Franks provides tailored support for all types of litigation including; commercial litigation, civil litigation, employment, property and contractual or shareholder disputes.
Engage litigation solicitors early if you’re facing disputes involving breach of contract, shareholder conflict, debt recovery, regulatory or professional negligence, employment, property or landlord–tenant issues. Early legal advice can reduce risk, avoid escalation, protect your rights and keep legal costs down.
We advise on a broad variety of disputes, including:
- Commercial litigation: including matters concerning breach of contract, injunctions, business disputes, debt recovery, property related disputes.
- Shareholder & joint venture disputes
- Professional negligence claims and defence
- Debt recovery & enforcement actions
- Landlord and tenant/property disputes
- Regulatory compliance and enforcement proceedings
- Defamation and reputation protection
- Employment law
- Probate disputes
- Personal injury claims
- Medical Negligence claims
Yes. We are experienced in mediation, arbitration, and informal negotiation, which can help clients resolve disputes in a more cost-effective and timely manner than court claims.
Depending on case value and complexity, we represent clients in the District Court, Circuit Court, High Court, and specialized Commercial Court, which handles high‑value, technical, or international business disputes.
Timeframes vary based on dispute type and court level. The Irish justice system has modernised processes— including case management, remote hearings, and pre‑action protocols—to enhance efficiency and reduce delays.
Courts may award:
- Damages (compensation for loss)
- Injunctions (to stop or compel action)
- Declaratory relief (court declarations on legal rights)
- Specific performance
- Legal costs
Costs depend on complexity, court, and dispute type. Orpen Franks provides transparent fee estimates and may offer staged billing to manage legal costs efficiently.
We represent a wide range of clients, from SMEs to large corporations, public bodies, individuals, company directors, shareholders, employers, landlords, tenants, and institutions with cross-border or high‑value litigation needs.
As specialist litigation solicitors in Ireland, Orpen Franks draws on a wealth of experience to deliver technical expertise in civil and commercial cases, supported by expert representation in court, arbitration, and mediation. We combine strategic legal insight, business knowledge, procedural knowledge, and a client-first approach, helping you achieve robust outcomes in dispute resolution.
